Celebrating LGBT Families: Growing up with Lesbian Moms
June is Gay Pride Month. I often hear from people, "Why be proud? It's just who I am. Why do I need to celebrate or be proud of being gay, lesbian bisexual or transgender?" Why? Because so many of of us grew up fearful of our true selves. So many of us were teased, taunted, beat and kicked out of the house because of who we are. Because rightwing conservative Christians want us to be ashamed of who we are. Because politicians will try to deny us rights because of who we are. Because some will even try to convince us that God hates us for who we are. If we're not proud, then we risk believing all the lies they tell about us. We might believe the stereotypes and myths. So this month, we're unabashedly celebrating gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people.
The first thing we have to be proud of this Gay Pride Month is lesbian and gay headed families. Gays and lesbians make great parents. Well, many of them do, anyway. Oftentimes we don't ever hear from the children who were raised by gay and lesbian parents. So, I give you Chelsia's story. Chelsia is a young woman in college who grew up with two moms. Things weren't always easy, but she was always loved. Growing up with lesbian moms: Chelsia's story.
It's not just gays and lesbians who think gay families are great. Check out all these organizations that have statements supporting the rights of LGBT families to adopt children.
Not a gay parent? Here's some ways to support children of LGBT parents.
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I have a cousin (she’s nine) who’s growing up with two moms. He’s the daughter of my aunt’s partner, through artificial insemination. Her mom is my aunt, and she is my cousin, if not by blood then by the love we have for one another (Never mind that she LOOKS more like me than any of my other cousins!). Jess is one of the most well-adjusted, outspoken girls I’ve ever met, just as confident as my other young cousins, if not more so. And, insofar as one can tell at that age, straight.
One day, I hope I can raise my kids with as much love and care and respect that Jess has had.
I have been an out lesbian for about 19 years and during that time I raised my two children from my previous marriage. I had a partner (non live in) for 9 years of that time. My kids grew up great and good and contributing to society. I am so proud of them. My son is in the AirForce and my daughter is in college. I have been commended many times by many friends for being a great mom and raising great kids.
I forgot to mention that since they are both grown and I still have room in my heart and in my home, I am taking in a foster daughter. I loved raising my own and look forward to raising my new one. Everyone says she is lucky to have me, I say I am lucky to have her.